GuineaIreland

Ireland visa for Guinean citizens

Visa required

Guinean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Guinean citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Guinea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Irish missions to Conakry are in Freetown, Sierra Leone (127 km from Conakry), Monrovia, Liberia (482 km) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2,074 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Guinea is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Guinea

IrelandGuinea e-Visa Guinea visa for citizens of Ireland

Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Guinean citizens planning a trip to Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Guinean citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Guinean citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Guinean citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea. Guinean citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Guinea from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Guinean citizens

The United Kingdom requires Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Guinea

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Guinea, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Guinean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Guinean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Guinea?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Guinea. The nearest Irish embassy is in Freetown, Sierra Leone, 127 km from Conakry.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Guinea?

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Guinea, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Guinean citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Guinean citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.